STRUGGLING WITH VENTILATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS LATELY
Honestly, I’ve wondered the same thing about all the photo evidence. It does help with resale sometimes—buyers love seeing “behind the walls”—but it can feel like overkill. I’ve tried apps like Trello and even Google Photos albums, but then I end up managing the system more than the project. As for pushing back on inspectors, I’d tread carefully... some are flexible, but others really dig in their heels. It’s a bit of a gamble.
STRUGGLING WITH VENTILATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS LATELY
You’re not alone—these inspection hoops can be a real headache. I get what you mean about the photo overload. It’s useful for resale, sure, but sometimes it feels like we’re building a digital museum instead of a house. I’ve had projects where inspectors wanted every angle, and others barely glanced at the files. It’s frustrating, but you’re doing the right thing by keeping organized, even if it’s a pain now. Down the line, all that documentation can really save your skin if questions pop up. Hang in there... it does pay off eventually, even if it doesn’t feel like it right now.
STRUGGLING WITH VENTILATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS LATELY
Yeah, the photo requests are getting out of hand. I’m in the middle of my first custom build and it’s honestly wild how much documentation they expect. I get the logic—if something goes wrong, there’s a record—but sometimes it feels like overkill. My inspector wanted close-ups of every duct joint, even the ones that’ll never see daylight again. I spent half a day crawling around with my phone just to get shots that probably won’t matter to anyone but him.
I do see the value in keeping everything organized, though. When we had a mix-up with the vent sizing, having the photos and notes ready made it way easier to sort out. The builder was trying to say one thing, but my records proved otherwise. Still, it’s frustrating when you’re jumping through hoops that seem to change from one job to the next. One inspector was happy with a general overview, the next wanted a full-blown photo essay.
If I’m honest, sometimes I wonder if it’s just covering everyone’s backs more than actually improving safety or quality. I get why they want proof, but there’s got to be a better balance. Maybe I’m just too new to this and missing something, but it feels like there’s a lot of redundancy. Anyway, I’m sticking with keeping everything backed up and labeled, just in case. It’s a pain now, but I’d rather have too much than not enough and end up with a bigger headache later.
Honestly, I feel you on this. When we did our kitchen reno last year, the inspector wanted photos of things I didn’t even know existed—like, who knew there were so many types of duct tape? It felt like a scavenger hunt, but with more dust and less fun. I kept thinking, is all this really necessary, or just a way to cover bases in case something goes sideways? Still, having that paper trail did save us when a contractor tried to say we’d approved a vent reroute (we hadn’t). It’s a hassle, but you’re probably saving yourself headaches down the line. Hang in there—sounds like you’re doing everything right, even if it feels like overkill now.
Honestly, the amount of documentation inspectors want these days can feel like overkill, but there’s a method to the madness. I’ve found it helps to approach it step by step: keep a running photo log (dates and labels help), save every email or text with your contractor, and jot down quick notes after each inspection. It’s tedious, but when disputes pop up—like that vent reroute you mentioned—it’s a lifesaver. Sometimes I wonder if we’re just creating paperwork for the sake of it, but in my experience, the more thorough you are now, the less likely you’ll get stuck later.
